Monarda humilis is a species of flowering plant in the mint family (Lamiaceae). It is a small, aromatic herb native to the southwestern United States, where it occurs in dry, open habitats. The species was historically treated as a variety of Monarda punctata and was elevated to species rank in the early 21st century following taxonomic revision.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Monarda humilis being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Monarda viridissima
- Monarda fruticulosa
- Monarda punctata
- Monarda stanfieldii
- Monarda pectinata
- Monarda citriodora
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Magnoliopsida
- Order
- Lamiales
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Genus
- Monarda
- Species
- Monarda humilis
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